Coverage is a priority of educational reform, especially education for disadvantaged groups; however, the General Education Act (art. 5) stipulates that early childhood and basic education are compulsory and, together with special education, must be free of charge when provided by the State.
5) se declara que la educación parvularia y básica son obligatorias y, juntamente con la educación especial, serán gratuitas cuando las imparta el Estado.